Main news(2025/01/25)
South Korean President Yoon's detention extension rejected again; decision on indictment likely as early as the 26th
2025-01-25 22:16:00
South Korean prosecutors have revealed that their request to the court to extend the detention of South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol, who was arrested on suspicion of masterminding a civil war, has been denied again. With the deadline for the detention approaching, South Korean media is reporting that the prosecution is expected to decide on the 26th whether to indict the president.
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Man in Gifu claims he was stabbed, explains he "stabbed himself"
2025-01-25 21:18:00
On the 24th, a man who was found injured in the stomach on the street in Gifu City complained that he had been stabbed by a man, but police later revealed that the man had later explained that he had actually stabbed himself. Police are waiting for the man to recover before questioning him about the reason for his false report.
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Australian Open Tennis Wheelchair Paris Paralympics Gold Yui Kamiji wins her third title in five years
2025-01-25 19:42:00
The Australian Open tennis tournament held its wheelchair singles final, with Paris Paralympic gold medalist Yui Kamiji winning in straight sets to claim her third title and first in five years.
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Coordination to send ruling party lawmakers to March's Conference of States Parties to Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
2025-01-25 19:00:00
As part of efforts to realize a world without nuclear weapons, the government and ruling parties have begun coordinating to send members of the ruling party to the Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons to be held in March of this year. However, the government has decided to postpone its participation as an observer, as it has done in the past.
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Tasting event for new sake brewed at the Nadagogo sake breweries in Hyogo
2025-01-25 18:49:00
An event where visitors could compare new sake and other varieties brewed at breweries in Nadagogo, Hyogo Prefecture, one of Japan's leading sake-producing regions, was held in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, and attracted many visitors.
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3 people killed in front of Nagano Station - escaped by entering road alongside train tracks - did the assailant know the area?
2025-01-25 18:44:00
On the night of the 22nd of this month, in front of Nagano Station, three men and women were stabbed with a knife by a man, and it was learned from an investigation that after leaving the scene, the man entered a road alongside the train tracks and fled in a southwesterly direction. As this road is mainly used by locals, the police are investigating the possibility that the man chose this as his escape route because he was familiar with the area.
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Minister of Regional Revitalization Ito: Regional revitalization "Creating attractive work styles for women and young people"
2025-01-25 18:05:00
Minister Ito, in charge of regional revitalization, visited Miyagi Prefecture and exchanged views with local business leaders. He stated that in order to revitalize the region, it is important to promote working styles and create workplaces that are attractive to women and young people, and expressed his intention to include specific measures in the basic plan for regional revitalization to be formulated this summer.
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Mr. Hasuike and Mr. Iizuka give speeches calling for concrete action by the government on the abduction issue
2025-01-25 17:58:00
Kaoru Hasuike, who was abducted by North Korea and later returned to Japan, and his eldest son Koichi Iizuka, whose mother Yaeko Taguchi was abducted when he was one year old, gave a speech in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, calling for the government to take concrete steps to ensure the early return of all abduction victims.
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Why do companies go under fire? In some cases, it even leads to bankruptcy...
2025-01-25 17:54:00
"I thought that if we put out the correct information, it would be over," said the CEO of a company that was forced into bankruptcy after becoming the target of an online flame war, with tears in his eyes. Online flame wars targeting companies are now entering a new stage. Companies are being slandered and slandered even though they were not triggered by any scandal. False and inaccurate information spreads in the blink of an eye through videos... Furthermore, there are also reports of deliberate flame wars being started with the aim of damaging a company's image or manipulating stock prices. "Internet flame wars" in the age of social media are becoming more and more predictable. How should we deal with them?
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Toyama Ski Resort is crowded with many young people and families, and there is abundant snow this season
2025-01-25 17:30:00
With more snow than last season, Toyama City's ski resorts are bustling with young people and families.
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Enjoy a sauna experience while enjoying the snowy scenery at Mt. Hyonose, which straddles Tottori and Hyogo
2025-01-25 17:15:00
An event was held on the slopes of Mt. Hyonosen, a mountain that straddles Tottori and Hyogo prefectures, where participants worked up a sweat while enjoying the snowy scenery.
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Male cedar flowers releasing pollen five times more in Kinki region: Experts urge "Early action needed"
2025-01-25 17:09:00
A survey by the Ministry of the Environment on the number of male cedar flowers that scatter pollen showed that nationwide, the number was slightly higher than normal, with some areas in the Kinki region seeing four to five times the normal number. In areas where a large number of male flowers were found, it is predicted that there will be a large amount of cedar pollen scattered this season, and experts have commented that "people who do not already have hay fever may develop it, and people who already have hay fever may experience more severe symptoms. Early action is needed."
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Italian craftsman: "Many people have lost everything in their lives. Let me remember that."
2025-01-25 16:56:00
The Kobe Luminarie, held to pray for the souls of those who died in the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and for the city's recovery, began on the 24th (until February 2nd). An Italian craftsman who has been watching the city's recovery expressed his hope that "the many people who lost their entire lives and their loved ones" would be remembered.
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Table Tennis All Japan Championships: Mima Ito beat Miu Hirano to advance to semi-finals
2025-01-25 15:45:00
The quarterfinals of the All Japan Championships, which decides the best table tennis singles player in Japan, were held, and 24-year-old Mima Ito, who is aiming for her first women's title in three years, defeated Miu Hirano, who is the same age, after a full game, and advanced to the semifinals on the 26th.
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Sonobe Yasou becomes the first Japanese player to win the Australian Open Junior Girls Singles
2025-01-25 15:16:00
The final of the junior women's singles at the Australian Open, one of the four major tennis tournaments, was held, and 17-year-old Yasao Sonobe won her first title, beating an American player in straight sets. This is the first time a Japanese player has won the junior women's singles at the Australian Open.
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US Senate confirms Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, but some in the ruling party question his approval
2025-01-25 14:44:00
The U.S. Senate approved Hegseth, who was nominated by President Trump as Secretary of Defense on the 24th. It was reported that Hegseth had been under investigation for alleged sexual assault against a woman in the past, and some in the ruling Republican Party had questioned his appointment.
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Yurikamome service suspended on entire line between Shimbashi and Toyosu due to power outage
2025-01-25 13:09:00
According to the operating company of the Yurikamome Line, which runs between Shinbashi and Toyosu in Tokyo, the line has been suspended since 11:30 a.m. due to a power outage. There is no prospect of resuming service.
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Agriculture Minister Eto indicates intention to consider utilizing stockpiled rice as rice prices remain high
2025-01-25 13:09:00
In response to the high price of rice, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Eto stated at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting that he plans to consider using reserve rice to ensure a stable supply to the market. This could change the way rice reserves are used, which has been limited in use in times when rice production has dropped significantly.
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Dodgers announce that Roki Sasaki will participate in training camp as an invited player
2025-01-25 13:01:00
On the 24th, the team announced that pitcher Roki Sasaki, who signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, will participate in their training camp in Arizona in February as an invited player.
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[Updated regularly] The latest developments surrounding the Trump administration (25th Japan time)
2025-01-25 12:11:00
US President Trump criticized neighboring Canada for causing a huge trade deficit with the US, and reiterated his view that Canada should become the 51st US state. He also visited the areas hit hard by last year's hurricane and criticized the response of the previous Biden administration. He also said that FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), which is responsible for rebuilding lives, is "moving too slowly," and indicated his intention to abolish or drastically reorganize the organization. Here is a summary of the latest developments surrounding the Trump administration (as of the 25th, Japan time).
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Izu Oshima woman's body abandoned case: Did she stay at suspect's house just before going missing?
2025-01-25 12:08:00
In a case in which a 45-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of abandoning a woman's body on the coast of Izu Oshima in Tokyo, interviews with investigators have revealed that the woman is believed to have been staying at the suspect's home on the island just before she went missing.
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Speed Skating World Cup: Takagi Miho ties the all-time record for most wins by a Japanese athlete with 34 wins
2025-01-25 12:07:00
The third round of the speed skating World Cup this season was held in Canada, and Miho Takagi won the women's 1000m in 1 minute 13.10 seconds, bringing her total number of World Cup wins to 34, tying the all-time record for the most victories by a Japanese athlete.
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President Trump visits LA wildfire-hit areas, emphasizes support for recovery
2025-01-25 11:54:00
U.S. President Donald Trump visited areas affected by wildfires near Los Angeles this month and stressed that he would do everything in his power to support firefighting efforts and recovery efforts.
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Trump administration deports illegal immigrants with criminal records to Guatemala
2025-01-25 10:25:00
The Trump administration in the United States has said it will step up the deportation of illegal immigrants with criminal records, and defense officials have revealed that they have deported people to Guatemala in Central America.
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Shogi Osho Tournament, Game 2: Nagase 9-dan challenges Fujii, who is aiming for his fourth consecutive victory, in Kyoto
2025-01-25 10:23:00
The second game of the seven-game match for the O-sho title, one of the eight major titles in shogi, will begin in Kyoto City on the 25th, with Takuya Nagase (32), 9th dan, challenging Souta Fujii (22), who holds seven titles and is aiming for his fourth consecutive title.
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LDP proposes to increase transparency of corporate and group donations by disclosing total amounts and names of large amounts
2025-01-25 10:22:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has outlined a bill to increase transparency in corporate and organizational donations, which would require each political party to disclose the total amount of donations and the names of companies and organizations that have made large donations.
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South Korea President's detention extension not granted, prosecutors re-apply to court for extension
2025-01-25 06:48:00
Regarding South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol, who was arrested on suspicion of masterminding a civil unrest, the prosecution had planned to continue detaining him and continue the investigation, but the court did not approve the extension of the detention period, and South Korean media is reporting that the prosecution has once again applied to the court for an extension of the detention.
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President Trump: "Canada becomes the 51st state of the United States"
2025-01-25 06:26:00
US President Donald Trump has criticised neighbouring Canada for causing a huge trade deficit with the US and reiterated his view that Canada should become the 51st state of the US.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Rubio hold telephone conversation
2025-01-25 06:08:00
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio by telephone on the evening of the 24th, and while emphasizing the importance of communication between the two countries, he also warned the Trump administration, which is making its America First policy clear, saying, "China should fulfill its international responsibilities as a major power and safeguard world peace."
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Israeli military withdrawal from southern Lebanon not completed within deadline
2025-01-25 06:05:00
The Israeli government has announced that it will not complete the withdrawal of its troops from southern Lebanon within the 60-day period agreed upon as a condition for a ceasefire with the Lebanese Shiite Islamist organization Hezbollah. With the withdrawal deadline approaching on the 26th of this month, Hezbollah has protested that this is a violation of the agreement, raising concerns about whether the ceasefire will be maintained.
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Bank of Japan decides to raise interest rates further, making next rate hike decision even more difficult
2025-01-25 05:57:00
The Bank of Japan decided to raise interest rates further on the 24th, and Governor Ueda indicated that he would consider further rate hikes in the future. This is assuming that the economy and prices will progress as expected, but with the inauguration of the Trump administration in the United States, it has been pointed out that the international economy and financial markets are becoming more uncertain, making it even more difficult to decide on the next rate hike.
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3 people killed in front of Nagano Station - Man killed in attack, no resistance given
2025-01-25 05:45:00
On the night of the 22nd of this month, in front of Nagano Station, three men and women were stabbed with a knife by a man, but police have learned that the man who died had no injuries on his hands or other parts of his body that would have been caused by resistance. Police believe that the men were suddenly attacked without any time to resist, and are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to expand training to include JCG pilots following Haneda crash
2025-01-25 05:04:00
Following the aircraft collision at Haneda Airport, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has decided to expand the scope of training to eliminate human error, which is currently mandatory for passenger airline pilots, to include pilots of the Japan Coast Guard and others.
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Three babies die after echovirus type 11 detected; government to investigate
2025-01-25 04:53:00
Since last summer, three newborn babies in the Kanto region have died from acute liver failure and other illnesses, and it has been discovered that a virus called "echovirus type 11" has been detected. It is a type of virus that causes the common cold, but the infection situation in Japan is not known in detail, and the government has said it will conduct a nationwide investigation.
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